
Residents' frustration at up to two weeks without power
Power outages compared to third-world war-torn country as residents struggle.
Power outages compared to third-world war-torn country as residents struggle.
Heavy rain and wind watches are in place for much of the South Island.
More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.
About 3000 properties are still without power in Auckland after bad weather this week.
Housing New Zealand praised for their support of a man without power.
"I just braced myself for either the tree, or the lines, or both to land on top of me."
With more lashings of rain set to batter Auckland, the clean-up is continuing.
Vector has been flying helicopters over the region to speed up finding problem areas,
Auckland's wet and wild weather isn't over yet.
School holiday chaos has kicked in as holidaymakers leave the country.
After three days without power Piha has been told to hang in there until next week.
Auckland cafe Coffee General is giving out free coffees to Vector crew members.
Risk of thunder, lightning and tornadoes imminent, says MetService.
NIWA predicting winds up to 80 kilometres per hour which it says could mean weakened trees and structures could be at risk.
It was "carnage" in the small west coast community after Tuesday's storm.
Hospitals and large commercial buildings are first priority.
'Freezing' residents fear lengthy wait for return of power.
One school has even had to cancel its disco tonight.
The coldest temperature was -4.8C in Nelson Lakes.
The storm that hit on Tuesday night may be a taste of the winter to come.
Over 79,000 Auckland homes are without power, with more strong winds predicted.
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Metservice is assuring us it will not be as severe as yesterday's storm.
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